They decided to enroll Nicholas in swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School when he was just 8 months old (because yes, babies as young as 4 months old can start learning how to swim!).

“We were looking for an opportunity to have an activity that we could participate in with Nicholas,” Lindsay said. “Nicholas received his first lessons as a gift, and it’s been a gift for the whole family. Goldfish provided us with the perfect activity to do as a family, as well as exposing him to water safety at an early age.”

SO many reasons to #LOVEGoldfish; how to pick just one?

Nicholas has always loved the water and swimming, Lindsay said, and that has only been amplified by attending Goldfish Swim.

“The whole experience has been so enjoyable,” Lindsay said. “The opportunity to spend some time with Nicholas that he loves; the instructors are always fabulous – they’re great with the kids, and great with the parents and teaching us how to approach water safety.”

“Every single person who works there – we’re just big on safety – and everyone has the highest level of training,” Lindsay said. “Safety is really important to me as a mom, and to my husband, too, as a dad. As a parent, knowing that safety is first is what makes us really comfortable and going back.”

Plus, Lindsay appreciates the amenities offered at Goldfish Swim School that help out moms and families: The changing rooms, the hair dryers, and just the overall coordination.

“For a parent to be able to walk in, they have everything pretty much covered for you,” Lindsay said. “You can grab a swimsuit if you need one last minute. Plus, you have the opportunity to sit there and watch, and you have a chance to interact with other parents.”

Kids #LOVEGoldfish, too

Now that Nicholas is getting a little bit older, Lindsay said he’s more aware of the other kids in the pool – which makes it even more fun for him!

“He loves to splash in the water, play with the toys, interact with the other kids,” Lindsay said. “He likes the toys, like the boat and the slide.”

For Lindsay, bringing Nicholas to swimming lessons at Goldfish Swim School is beneficial because not only is he learning a lifelong skill and seeing extraordinary results, but he’s getting the social and family interaction that’s different from other activities.

“It’s been a great experience for us due to the fact that he enjoys the water so much,” Lindsay said. “And there’s been a consistency with every week that we walk through the door there, where I know what I’m getting. I know that you genuinely walk away with not just a fun activity, but an educational experience.”

A GOLDEN educational experience, at that! Definitely something to celebrate.

As a parent, we know it’s important to teach your children the life skill of swimming. But we also know it can be challenging to find the time to make lessons happen. However, if you invest in weekly lessons, you are bound to see extraordinary results. And the best part? By incorporating a few things into your daily (or weekly) routine, you can get your baby ready for swimming lessons!